Autism Society of Collin County February 5th, 2008 Meeting Dr. Jim Ball / FBA

[Guest guest]

General Monthly Meeting

February 5th, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

Come hear Jim Ball, Ed.D., BCBA for a great talk on

“Designing an Appropriate

Functional Behavior Assessmentâ€. Jim is Co-chair, ASA Panel of

Professional Advisors, Vice President,

Autism Services, YCS-VH Sawtelle Learning Center in Montclair,

N.J. He has lectured nationally

and internationally on topics related to autism including inclusion

services, social skills training, behavior

management, direct instruction, sensory issues and accountability.

He has also published in the

above areas and is a dynamic

speaker you will not want to miss.

St. United Methodist Church East Building Festival Hall 1401 Mira

Vista, Plano, TX 75093

Check TV Monitors for Assigned Room Approx. 0.7 mile East of North Dallas

Tollway @ Plano Parkway

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SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP

Teens (7th Grade and up) & Adults (really old OK) with Autism

Participants will learn about autism and its’ effect on their lives while

developing a great appreciation for their individual gifts and talents. It is

important that participants know they have autism. Several ASCC Board Members,

including some with autism, facilitate the group activities. Bring an object,

book, picture or other item that represents their talents, gifts and interests.

Bring $5.00 to pay for pizza, snacks and soft drinks.

The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and lasts the length of the general meeting.

Call Diane Bitter at with questions.

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MONTHLY PARENT GROUP AND SUPPORT MEETINGS

for Parents of Children of All Ages

3rd Tuesdays of Each Month

Next meeting: February 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Café de France (Park and Central Expressway) Hosted by: Mrs. Dori Schaefer

and Mrs. Nagla Moussa

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PARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

for Parents of Younger Children

Held the 2nd Tuesday of Each Month

Next meeting: February 12, 2008 – 8:45 am – 9:45 am

Café De France (Park and Central Expressway) Hosted by: Mrs. Nagla Moussa

Sign up for ASCC’s Group E-mail list:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ascc2/join

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 4TH, 2008 SUMMER RESOURCE FAIR AND MARCH 13TH, 2008THE WRIGHTSLAW

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WORKSHOP

at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church13555 Hillcrest Rd. Dallas,

Texas 75240

*You will not want to miss these wonderful speakers

so make sure to mark your calendar….NOW*